Weddings are a joyous event. Marriage represents the union of two families on a larger scale, as well as the union of two persons on a micro level. If your future mother-in-law refused to accept the fact that you were now a formal member of the family, how would you respond? Would you try to make things right, or would you just accept things as they are and give up while you're ahead? The story that follows tells the tale of a perplexed mother-in-law. The original poster (OP) expresses doubts a…

The moment just before a baby is born is incredibly exciting. You envision, strategize, and plan everything you want to do with your unborn child. But what would you do if your parents tried to force you to give the child a specific name by means of threats and coercion? For the sake of your child, would you cave into all of their demands, or would you stand your ground? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated soon-to-be mother. The original poster (OP) is expecting a child with he…

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Above all else, your children come first. They motivate you to put in a ton of effort, keep going, and get up every morning hoping that it will be better than the last. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated son-in-law. Along with his late wife, the original poster (OP) is the parent of three children. Even though he and his late wife were not the best of friends before she passed, he still makes an effort to cherish her memory for his children. In order to prevent any potential p…

With the high prices in the wedding industry coupled with today's inflation, a lot of couples are moving towards the route of having nontraditional weddings to save on costs. This bride was generously gifted $50,000 by her parents to throw a big wedding with her fiance. For $50,000, that's a pretty big wedding you can plan. Well, the couple decided to elope instead and use the money for a downpayment on a house. Which many commenters say is a really smart decision, as a home is an investment th…

In a marriage, compromise and sacrifice are essential. The tale below tells the story of the frustrated husband. The wife of the original poster (OP) offered to assist her brother with his move. To set the scene, OP's wife volunteered to help her brother, well aware that her husband, OP, would pitch in on her behalf. Her brother intends to move in with his girlfriend. The situation worsened though when the wife told OP that she would be taking their son to his first-ever baseball game without h…

If you were born with a name you couldn't stand, would you change it as soon as you became an adult, or would you go by a nickname your entire life? Well, this woman's birth name is Pennsylvania. Her parents are super patriotic and wanted to name all of their children after states. Unfortunately for the Original Poster (OP), Pennsylvania is a tough one to get stuck with. She was teased endlessly as a kid, mainly because her parents refused to let her go by her nickname, Penny. When she left for…

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Choosing a name for your child is among the most difficult and stressful tasks you will likely face when getting ready for a child. A child's name is something they will carry with them through good times and bad. So, to use the most infamous quote in the history of television, 'With great power comes great responsibility', what would you do if your parents left you with a name that was too humiliating to ever use in public? The story below is an account of a confused daughter. Since childhood,…

Family should always come first because it is the most important thing in life. But what would you do if, on one of the most significant days of your life, your grandfather and stepfather were fighting over who gets to walk you down the aisle? The story below is an account of a frustrated stepdaughter. In the coming months, the original poster (OP) is set to tie the knot with her true love. But instead of acting as helpful observers, the bridal party has forced their grievances and expectations…

Weddings are happy occasions that may also be stressful at times. The drive to organize and execute a perfect day can sometimes cause the ones who matter most to suffer. The bride in the story below is puzzled. The original poster (OP) describes the moments building up to her big day. OP had worked together with her sister to organize the perfect wedding. OP's sister was the maid of honor for a while, but she was forced to step down from her esteemed position in order to take care of her health…

Being a stay-at-home mother requires a lot of work and dedication. But juggling demanding coworkers, part-time jobs, and the role of a stay-at-home mother all at once is even more challenging. So, what would you say if your partner insisted that you do everything for him because that's what it means to be a wife and mother, regardless of how difficult your day has been? This is the story of a frustrated wife and mother. The original poster (OP) and her husband are the proud parents of two beaut…

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